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Prince William Chamber ‘Valor Awards’ Looking for Sponsors

Published April 8, 2013 at 8:10AM | Updated April 9, 2013 at 7:19AM

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MANASSAS, Va. — Now in its 27th year, the Prince William Valor Awards honors the men and women in public service who protect the people, homes and businesses of the greater Prince William area. This year’s ceremony takes place on April 24, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club. The awards are a program of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center returns as the main event sponsor. NBC4 anchorman Jim Vance will narrate the tales of bravery.

Milde: New, Unnecessary Stafford High School Takes Priority Over Teacher Raises

By Potomac Local News

Published April 4, 2013 at 3:03PM

By PAUL MILDE
Stafford Aquia District Supervisor

Last fall, the Board of Supervisors narrowly voted to tear down the current 285,000 square foot Stafford High School and replace it with a new 275,000 square foot Stafford High School. The estimated cost to Stafford’s taxpayers for this proposal: $66 million.

Stafford Students Cast in Mary Washington’s ‘The Tempest’

By Potomac Local News

Published April 4, 2013 at 8:11AM

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The following area students are among the cast of the University of Mary Washington’s upcoming production of “The Tempest”:

Connolly Plans Military Service Academy Night

By Potomac Local News

Published April 4, 2013 at 8:00AM

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Congressman Gerry Connolly will partner with Prince William County Schools to host a “Military Service Academy Night” on May 1 for area students interested in attending one of the five U.S. Service Academies. Students may also attend to learn about scholarships available through the the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program.

Grant Funds Breastfeeding Rooms in Area Buildings

By Potomac Local News

Published April 2, 2013 at 2:29PM | Updated April 5, 2013 at 12:51PM

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Breastfeeding mothers in the area now have multiple options for taking care of their babies’ needs in comfort and privacy. The Prince William Health District (PWHD) and the Prince William Health Partnership have created dedicated breastfeeding rooms at key facilities throughout the greater Prince William area. The Obesity Prevention Through Healthy Communities grant has funded the rooms at these locations:

Quantico Creates Violence Prevention Programs in Light Of Recent Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published March 29, 2013 at 5:05PM | Updated March 29, 2013 at 7:31PM

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QUANTICO, Va. — In light of the tragic events at Officer Candidates School on March 21 and in response to the lessons learned from a similar incident at Ft. Hood in 2009, the Marine Corps is implementing a new Violence Prevention Program in order to prevent violence on its installations and throughout the service.

Bank of America Raises the Roof with Habitat for Humanity

By Potomac Local News

Published March 29, 2013 at 2:00PM

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MANASSAS, Va. – Habitat for Humanity Affiliates of the National Capital Area recently partnered with Bank of America to support Neighborhood Revitalization projects across the DC metro region. Bank of America awarded a $50,000 grant to benefit area projects including new construction, rehabilitation of vacant or distressed properties, weatherization and critical repair projects.

Georgetown South Early Head Start Top in State

By Potomac Local News

Published March 29, 2013 at 1:00PM

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MANASSAS, Va. — Georgetown South Early Head Start Child Development Center is the first center in the state to earn Virginia Star Quality Initiative’s highest star rating of five stars. Georgetown South, located in Manassas, Virginia, is a program of the Northern Virginia Family Services organization. Georgetown South and NVFS have been working with The Early Childhood Partnership, a non-profit early care and education organization that manages a VSQI Star Grant, to provide centers and programs with support during and after the rating process.

Upcoming Dog Park Holding Spring Fundraiser

By Chris LeCompte

Published March 29, 2013 at 9:38AM | Updated March 29, 2013 at 11:27PM

Prince William County Dogs volunteers hang signs at the new dog park on Minnieville Rd in Lake Ridge, Virginia - March 2013

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After moving from Alexandria to Woodbridge Virginia we settled into our new home, unpacked. Nine days after we moved in my husband and I set out to buy the dog I had been dreaming of for the last ten years. You see, that’s another thing you give up being in the military service, is having a dog. So we came home that day with a well-breed, tiny Yorkshire Terrier.

Dumfries’ Ginn Park Grand Opening April 6

By Potomac Local News

Published March 29, 2013 at 8:27AM

Dumfries Mayor Gerald Foreman, and Councilmembers Kristen Forrester and Gwen Washington, and Vice Mayor Willie J. Toney break ground on Ginn Park on Graham Park Road. (Submitted)

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On Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 2 p.m., the Town of Dumfries will be celebrating the grand opening of Ginn Memorial Park, located at 3876 Graham Park Road in Dumfries.